Welcome to TEDxEast

TEDxEast brings the spirit of the TED conference to New York City- hosting some of the world's most fascinating thinkers, doers and teachers to inspire attendees to create greater impact with their ideas. And true to the format of the TED conference, TEDxEast presenters will give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less.

Think of TEDxEast as a retreat with 1000 of your smartest, curious and most inspiring friends. This is a time to explore new ideas, be moved by visionary thinkers, and gain exposure to concepts you may not have ever seen before. TEDxEast is also a time to check-out from the day-to-day routine, and enter a day of intellectual adventure. The presenter line-up will inspire attendees with captivating talks, stirring musical performances, and great dialogue surrounding ideas.The goals of TEDxEast include:

Inspiring and educating

Bringing together thought leaders and innovators in the New York metropolitan area

Showcasing individuals, projects, and ideas worth sharing

Fostering a local community of individuals passionate about TED and its ideals

What is TEDx?In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxEast, where x=independently organized TED event. At our TEDxEast event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized. This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.